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This proved to be practically a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby and extend their lead in first place of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league along with setup this term following a tough period healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby on the sidelines worked perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at coming off, the star forward ranted on his way directly past the coach and stormed off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach seems good news for the midfielder, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the young star played on the right, but actually he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using the French midfielder in the center, it brings more dynamism and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple numerous stories lately that the club might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

He will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the top star, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue